5 The Drive Ponsbourne Park Ponsbourne Park Hertford SG13 8QS

1. 4 Feb 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 10 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 May 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• 4 New Park Road Newgate Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8RF

  6/2022/2733/HOUSE Submitted 1 Dec 2022 162m away

  Erection of single storey side and rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• The Coach And Horses 61 Newgate Street Village Hertford SG13 8RA

  6/2021/1247/FULL Submitted 19 Apr 2021 188m away

  Retention of a temporary structure to the rear of the property

  Refused Full applications

• The Coach And Horses 61 Newgate Street Village Hertford SG13 8RA

  6/2021/1314/LB Submitted 23 Apr 2021 188m away

  Listed building consent for retention of a single storey outdoor bar

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings
  Small domestic

• The Coach And Horses 61 Newgate Street Village Hertford SG13 8RA

  6/2021/1301/LB Submitted 22 Apr 2021 190m away

  Retention of temporary enclosure

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings

• The Coach And Horses 61 Newgate Street Village Hertford SG13 8RA

  6/2021/1313/FULL Submitted 23 Apr 2021 190m away

  Retention of a single storey outdoor bar

  Refused Full applications
  Small domestic

• 1-3 Newgate Street Village Hertford SG13 8RA

  6/2023/0090/COND Submitted 13 Jan 2023 194m away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition number 1 (Tree protection plan), on planning permission 6/2022/2105/HOUSE

  Granted Conditions Trees
  Major scheme

• 6/2025/0871/OUTLINE Granted

  Land at Pooleys Lane Welham Green AL9 7LQ

  Outline application for up to 80 dwellings with all matters reserved except access

  12 May 2025 Outline
• 6/2026/1448/PIP Awaiting decision

  Land North of 58 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY

  Permission in principle for the erection of a single dwelling

  18 Aug 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0649/EIA Decided

  Land South of Northaw Road East Cuffley

  Request for a screening opinion to determine whether an Environmental Statement is required in relation to the development of up to approximately 200-250 dwellings with associated landscaping and public open space

  13 Apr 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0765/EIA Decided

  Small Animal Hospital at the Hawkshead Campus of the Royal Veterinary College AL9 7TA

  Request for a screening opinion for proposal to implement the proposals for a new Small Animal Hospital as per the Approved Hawkshead Campus Masterplan (2018): Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion under Regulations 5 and 6 of the Town and Country Planning (E nvironmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended)

  30 Apr 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0902/PIP Awaiting decision

  Site Of Former Swan Stables Woodside Lane AL9 6DE

  Residential development of five units

  20 May 2026 Outline